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Friedrichshafen FF.39 and FF.49 reconnaissance seaplanes

 

Modification Purpose Deliveries Number of commissioned Discarding Differences from the previous modification
FF.39 recon 1917 235 1918 2 seats, 1 x 7.9 MG
FF.49b bomber 1917 25 1918 1 seat, no MG, bombs
FF.49c recon 1917 - 1918 270 1918 2 seats, 1 x 7.9 MG, no bombs, strengthened construction, radio

 

Modification

FF.49ñ

Wing span, m

17.15

Length, m

11.65

Height, m

4.12

Wings area, m2

52.70

Empty mass, kg

1485

Full flying-off mass, kg

2135

Engine Benz Bz. IV
Power, h. p. 200
Maximal speed, km/h 140
Cruise speed, km/h 110
Flying range, km 600
Vertical speed, m/s ---
Maximal altitude, m 3500
Complement 2
Armament 1 x 7.9 Parabellum MG

  

 

FF.49c

 

© Ivan Gogin, 2008